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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | JULY 22, 2021 | 5A Pet Tips‘n’ Tales: Praying for ‘Church’ By Mary Ellen “Angel Scribe” Church, a 10-month- old, bi-color Persian, de- serves ap-paws for sur- viving a horrific accident at eight-weeks of age. The healthy kitten was sleeping when a 160-pound human tripped and landed on the fur baby. “Church was lifeless; only breathing four breaths per minute,” described his adopted mother, Heather. “The breeder immedi- ately placed him in a neonatal incubator. Her quick action helped him survive the first of his nine lives. The previous happy-bouncy kitten’s motor skills were left spastic and unregulat- ed. His right side was weak, his adorable furry head tilted to the left, and his right eye had no blink reflex. He was unable to move and was syringe fed. “It was a miracle surviv- al. To everyone’s greatest hope and prayers he be- gan eating and drinking on his own. After a month, he could pick up his head. Then he gingerly stepped out of the incubator like he’d spent the last month in it on a drinking binge. FREE WIPER BLADES ON ANY SERVICE OF $ 00 100 OR MORE 80408 Delight Valley School Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 www.huddleautomotive.com THEN! Unbelievably, the wobbly-tilted headed kit- ten began chasing and playing with his siblings!” The miracle kitten, named after Stephen King’s Pet Cemetery novels’ cat, Church, was adopted a month later by Heather. “I’m a natural nurtur- er,” said Heather. “When I was young, my moth- er said that at a pet-store I’d empathetically want to adopt the fish floating at the top of the tank ‘to help’ it. Church melted my heart. Adopting him was easy; and like him, I held the same faith that he could improve. Everyone is amazed what this tiny, adorable, determined kit- ten has heroically accom- plished. “My home is carpeted, which helped Church’s traction to rebuild his strength,” explained Heather. “Slowly but sure- ly, his coordination im- proved. Today, you’d never know that he was brought back from the brink of death by his sheer will- power to live. Even though his head tilt has disap- peared, his right eye still doesn’t blink. It takes him longer to figure how to accomplish things, but he succeeds. He runs, climbs, jumps, and is the ultimate love bug and lap cat. He COURTESY PHOTO On a wing, a prayer and self-determination are how Heather’s kitten, Church, survived. will never be totally co- ordinated; but his con- fidence, purr-severance, and ability to figure out how to live inspires us all. Paws-ibly because we wish we had his inner determi- nation to achieve so many hard-life goals.” Each week, Heather and her kitten drive three hours between their two homes. “Church sleeps comfort- ably in his carrier because he knows that each trip is an adventure and won’t end up at a vet clinic. He also loves riding in his backpack when we hike,” said Heather. “He is har- ness trained and tethered in the pack. His favor- ite thing to do leashed is chase bugs and stock birds on our 19 acres. “Every day, his cra- zy-kitten antics make me laugh. At bedtime, he plops himself across my neck (his favorite spot). Sometimes, in the wee hours of the morning after a midnight house inspec- tion, he returns to the bed- room yowling his arrival. He then flops his furry butt across my face. He also has the loudest purr that makes my heart purr, but he has introduced me to kitty-induced insom- nia. Church has made me a life-long member of the ‘mutual admiration and affectionate kitten club’ whose motto is ‘Purr-surv- er. This amazing teen-kitty reminds everyone strug- gling with traumas, de- pression and issues not to give up and keep moving forward, especially during these trying times.” TIPS “Church initially re- quired a modified litter box,” said Heather. “I used a box cutter to lower the front of his box an inch from the bottom. He then could get in, out, and lean on the sides preventing falls whilst ‘occupied’. His claws help balance him on rugs and assist his climb- ing. My partner and I also have a dog. We rarely clip Church’s claws. We believe kitties should have claw protection in case they have to ‘bop’ behavior into their doggy sibling.” This bowl feeds a litter of homeless kittens: https:// fb.watch/v/2oqx8pAwS/ We want to hear about your pet. Write: angelscribe@msn. com Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales on Face- book. https://www.face- book.com/PetTipsandTales Adopt Loving Pets www.PetFinder.com Humane Society for Neu- ter/Spay Assistance Pro- gram. 541-942-3130 10th Annual Elementary Triathlon Saturday, July 31st • 9-11AM LORANE COUNTRY NEWS SWIM BIKE RUN • Registration is $3 per child, due by July 26th • $5 per child aft er July 26th This is not a race but, a fun event! All finishers will receive a ribbon. Please bring a mask for pool deck. 1440 S. 8th St. Cottage Grove Please contact JOSH for a waiver and any additional information. (541) 942-5533 All bike riders need a helmet. NOW OPEN! Contributed by Lil Thompson for The Sentinel • Lane County Fair started yesterday and runs through Sunday, July 25. Be sure to check out all the Grange booths in the Wheeler Pavilion. We’re all so glad to be back and thank you for coming. • Last Friday night, Lorane Grange enjoyed a de- lightful time with their dessert and Bingo. About twenty-seven people attended and had fun, delicious desserts, and laughter. Th ey hope to try again in Au- gust. • Th e Crow High School class of 1962 will have their class reunion with classes 1961and 1963 joining them on Wednesday, July 28 at Lorane Grange. ORDER TODAY! Many styles, sizes and Colors to choose from 820 E. Main St. Cottage Grove, Oregon Store 541.649.1625 | Cell 541.514.0022 Family owned and operated for over 48 years 6-day weather forecast LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING MATERIALS Open Tues-Sat 8:30am-5:30pm Open 7 days a week! FRIDAY SATURDAY 79149 N. River Road 87° | 55° 92° | 56° 541-942-4664 Sunny Sunny SUNDAY MONDAY 91° | 5° 89° | 55° • Aft er much discussion, the Lorane Community Potluck (formerly the Lorane Oldtimers Picnic) will be on Saturday, Aug. 7. Doors open at 10 a.m. for visiting with eating at noon. Th is is the day before the Lorane Fire Department Ice Cream Social. • It’s back! We all missed this last year. Th e ever popular Lorane Fire Department Ice Cream Social will be held on Sunday, August 8 from 1 - 5 p.m. Lots of events, delicious pie and ice cream, rides on fi re trucks, and of course visiting. Mark your calendars. • Lorane Community-Wide Yard/garage Sale is scheduled for Aug. 14. Contact Louise McClure to get your place on the map. Magnolia Gardens hosts dementia support group Magnolia Gardens is hosting a dementia sup- port group for caregivers, spouses and those aff ect- ed by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Th is group will be meeting in person at the First Presby- terian Church in Cottage Grove every third Th urs- day of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Some of the key bene- fi ts of attending a support group include: ongoing education about Alzhei- mer’s and other dementia, learning about communi- Come Experience the W.O.E 89th Annual Heritage Fair! ty resources, improving cop- ing skills and gaining a sense of control over individual situations. Having the opportunity to share with others who may be going through a similar situation is very important. Magnolia Gardens em- phasizes the importance of self-care, sharing and gath- ering ideas on fi nding a better balance between the caregiving role and other essential aspects of life such as family, work and personal time. COVID precautions are being taken and anyone interested in attending or needing more information can contact Ruth Tracey at 541-942-0054. Public Notices Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 87° | 56° Partly Cloudy 89° | 57° Partly Cloudy Get your weekend back. Let us shop your insurance. (541) 942-0555 The Lowest Rates in Lane County FREE ENTRY! With Canned/Non Perishable Food (Benefi ts Community Sharing) Fri. Aug 20th 10-9 • Sat. Aug 21st 10-9 • Sun. Aug 22nd 10-4 • Bands • Awana Pinewood Derby • Animals • Kid’s Play Zone • Exhibits • Vendors • Silent Auction • And Much More! Exhibitors, please check our website for entry dates or call the offi ce for additional information. Western Oregon Exposition 2000 N. Douglas Ave. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-942-6150 • westernoregonexpo.com PUBLIC MEETINGS, TRUSTEE NOTICES, PROBATE, AUCTION & FORECLOSURE NOTICES, AND MORE. 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